R I C H I E P O P E Growing up in Newport News VA, I played outside in neighborhoods of odd characters, patchy grass, abandoned lots and forgotten alleyways. I played inside with American and Japanese cartoon shows, comic books and video games. As I document both life and imagination in my sketchbook, my work intertwines the world around me with the world inside my head. E D U C A T I O N Virginia Commonwealth University (2004-2009) The Art Department (2011-2012) R E C O G N I T I O N CMYK Vol. 44 Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition 2009 5th Annual Richmond Illustrators Club Juried Show (gold medal) L E C T U R E S Personal Vision through Experience: A Conversation on Sketchbooks with Jeffrey Alan Love and Friends (Virginia Commonwealth University 2012) Tumblr (3.0; @richiepope)http://richiepope.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4ef9269e58ba7fb87810cbce6f84fc5e/tumblr_mojxxxMNUB1r4v7u9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2456faf437784ae052169ef15a0db5ed/tumblr_mojxxxMNUB1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/40a3d715e8714fdc12942bdd35cebdb1/tumblr_mojxxxMNUB1r4v7u9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My first handmade sketchbook. I think I’ve found a new side hobby, so expect more of these in the future. </p>http://richiepope.com/post/53214709983http://richiepope.com/post/53214709983Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:25:09 -0400artists on tumblrdiycrafts<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b64327bb405dcf3b8995641db7a0947e/tumblr_modshm2Vun1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Atari Graveyard</p>http://richiepope.com/post/52959628298http://richiepope.com/post/52959628298Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:01:08 -0400artists on tumblrillustrationgaming<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6d3d796e443b332d7cb73a9d78ab7bcc/tumblr_mnzgc89km91qz9v0to2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/36e3e3e206bf3d425a971f14b6f7bba4/tumblr_mnzgc89km91qz9v0to1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Supersonic Electronic did a nice little feature post about my work. <br/><br/>On a side note, credit to the insanely-talented <a href="http://nicolemhamilton.deviantart.com/" target="_blank">Nicole Hamilton</a> for our Adventure Time collaboration. She did most of the drawing and I did the color. </p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://supersonicelectronic.com/post/52391647388/richie-pope" target="_blank">supersonicelectronic</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p class="pan"><a href="http://supersonicelectronic.com/post/52391647388/richie-pope" title="Richie Pope - Supersonic Electronic" target="_blank"><strong>Richie Pope.</strong></a></p> <p class="pc">Richie Pope’s work is tantalizingly deep and full of some rich substance found there at the bottom of whatever solace he reaches into to pull forth his artwork.  Check out more below:</p> <p><a href="http://supersonicelectronic.com/post/52391647388/richie-pope" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> </blockquote>http://richiepope.com/post/52393245874http://richiepope.com/post/52393245874Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:12:08 -0400artists on tumblrillustration<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e9c823fc023bd7b6c3c5543ad6b25ac9/tumblr_mnv2l25w3q1r4v7u9o1_r4_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dr. Hannibal Lecter</p>http://richiepope.com/post/52152018364http://richiepope.com/post/52152018364Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:01:02 -0400artists on tumblrillustrationhannibal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a6def68cb5054c36030e980667609332/tumblr_mnuby0qEya1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hannibal progress.</p>http://richiepope.com/post/52094490421http://richiepope.com/post/52094490421Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:30:00 -0400hannibalartists on tumblrAs a kid, like many in my generation, I grew up on the Simpsons. I don&#8217;t say this as if I had...http://richiepope.com/post/51997478356http://richiepope.com/post/51997478356Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:38:00 -0400bartkira I did an interview with Light Grey Art Lab for their blog. I answer questions about my process,...http://richiepope.com/post/51833803338http://richiepope.com/post/51833803338Fri, 31 May 2013 18:22:00 -0400artists on tumblr<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/124c8cbb7bd6e38b26e9b4f6cf7a6c1b/tumblr_mndn8xkyLW1r4v7u9o1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7786bde31233a92baac2c075bc8beaba/tumblr_mndn8xkyLW1r4v7u9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/782795ececc5b4c565baba29e727916b/tumblr_mndn8xkyLW1r4v7u9o3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/66edf8c177032518d7cb364686b450de/tumblr_mndn8xkyLW1r4v7u9o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/42bb8e85a0900bdd901eca6dca045226/tumblr_mndn8xkyLW1r4v7u9o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Bartkira, vol. 5, pages 56-60</p> <p>Edit: I had to change Snake to Krusty on pages 56 and 58, as I didn’t notice this character was Joker with a tire track design on his face. If you have the original images with Snake, save them. One day, they might be priceless.</p>http://richiepope.com/post/51338467596http://richiepope.com/post/51338467596Sat, 25 May 2013 19:14:00 -0400comicsartists on tumblrbartkira<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a2383b3eef318713059ddf80119d75b7/tumblr_mna4zjRleU1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="userContent">Last process post for Bartkira until the final tomorrow.</span></p>http://richiepope.com/post/51193074359http://richiepope.com/post/51193074359Thu, 23 May 2013 21:47:43 -0400comicsartists on tumblrIllustrationbartkira<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0670fe52ebfe134c1407253d3865ba04/tumblr_mn6ombo2Pv1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="userContent">Process work for my contribution to Bartkira, the Akira/Simpsons mashup. After I finish this up, and my final portfolio/website, maybe I’ll jump back in to comics a bit. It’s hard work, but I forgot how fun it is.</span></p>http://richiepope.com/post/51050501773http://richiepope.com/post/51050501773Wed, 22 May 2013 01:01:23 -0400comicsartists on tumblrbartkiraillustration<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/494989ec114582c113539d9a1ddd2dba/tumblr_mmv6j8svrd1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m so excited about this project that I can’t show, so I’ll leave you with this for now.</p>http://richiepope.com/post/50535607289http://richiepope.com/post/50535607289Wed, 15 May 2013 19:57:00 -0400artists on tumblrillustration<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0414420abaa46a17f2636e4b5a0381e7/tumblr_mmlp6fydES1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2316fe49e3100530791b204a60373c0e/tumblr_mmlp6fydES1r4v7u9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/82f6cd635be1370f0157f3e35536018e/tumblr_mmlp6fydES1r4v7u9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4941d2a61cf3402e2c3fd274b516e130/tumblr_mmlp6fydES1r4v7u9o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><em>Goodbye, Max</em></p> <p>A new 3-print set for Light Grey Art Lab’s <em>Smart</em> show</p> <p><a href="http://lightgreyartlabshop.bigcartel.com/product/goodbye-max-by-richie-pope" target="_blank">P R I N T S    A V A I L A B L E</a></p>http://richiepope.com/post/50350362645http://richiepope.com/post/50350362645Mon, 13 May 2013 13:04:45 -0400artists on tumblrillustration““Shake off your doubt. Set a deadline to your work and stick to it. Believe in...http://richiepope.com/post/50255856168http://richiepope.com/post/50255856168Sun, 12 May 2013 09:33:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0a3f441d56f9c9389b8883627b718722/tumblr_mmk0r03cLW1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What’s on the drawing table tonight. </p>http://richiepope.com/post/50045901481http://richiepope.com/post/50045901481Thu, 09 May 2013 19:18:36 -0400artists on tumblr<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fb30f24a25ae5027e6b4ca50acee44f0/tumblr_mm7omgrBMg1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bodies. A sketchbook study for a final image. </p>http://richiepope.com/post/49527756823http://richiepope.com/post/49527756823Fri, 03 May 2013 15:02:16 -0400artists on tumblr<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ab5e67b5382956a346e6a099984be051/tumblr_mm1ocxkyAw1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="userContent">Process for a sequential/animation/video game-inspired piece for Light Grey Art Lab.</span></p>http://richiepope.com/post/49224680042http://richiepope.com/post/49224680042Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:34:00 -0400artists on tumblrartanimals<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2be5b75893ddce7122f647648197f12b/tumblr_mlw4dmsj9w1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Beagles.</p>http://richiepope.com/post/49013505935http://richiepope.com/post/49013505935Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400artists on tumblr<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/227c4f2f7d027a0f095368ee06f38a77/tumblr_mll34hbGEk1r4v7u9o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Drive</p>http://richiepope.com/post/48523437363http://richiepope.com/post/48523437363Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:00:55 -0400artists on tumblrIllustrationFilm<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d7e303993edff0e1ef5f83ac054dc988/tumblr_mligj2VX1X1rvqbato1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>2nd edition pre-orders! Once again, my piece for the zine is <a href="http://richiepope.com/post/45672188792/my-piece-for-the-lady-knights-women-warriors-zine" target="_blank">H E R E</a></p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://roxievizcarra.tumblr.com/post/48363207888/this-2nd-edition-run-of-the-women-warriors" target="_blank">roxievizcarra</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span>This 2nd edition run of the Women Warriors zine/art book is a whopping 8.5 x 11 magazine size and boasts 52 pages of BLACK, WHITE, and MAGENTA artwork by the following 35 insanely awesome artists:</span></p> <div> <p><strong><a href="http://www.domitille-collardey.com" target="_blank">Domitille Collardey</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.cbernieillo.com" target="_blank">Courtney Bernard</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.repoghost.com" target="_blank">Jen Wang</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.shannon-may.com" target="_blank">Shannon May</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://disawallander.tumblr.com" target="_blank">Disa Wallander</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.joannakrotka.com" target="_blank">Joanna Krótka</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.nicolemillo.com" target="_blank">Nicole Miles</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://nickiluzada.tumblr.com" target="_blank">Nick Iluzada</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://hdanforth.tumblr.com" target="_blank">Heather Danforth</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.rachelelm.net" target="_blank">Rachel E. Morris</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.cathyboy.com" target="_blank">Cathy G. Johnson</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.jgillustration.com" target="_blank">Jimmy Giegerich</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.anthonymacbain.com" target="_blank">Anthony Macbain</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kylavanderklugt.com" target="_blank">Kyla Vanderklugt</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.cargocollective.com/christinabee" target="_blank">Christina Barrera</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.kyle-fewell.com" target="_blank">Kyle Fewell</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://inkdrinker.tumblr.com" target="_blank"><span>Julia Scott</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.andreakalfas.com" target="_blank"><span>Andrea Kalfas</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.sloanesloane.com" target="_blank"><span>Sloane Leong</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.suffervacation.com" target="_blank"><span>Zach Hazard Vaupen</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.danielkrall.com" target="_blank">Daniel Krall</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.sbosma.com" target="_blank">Sam Bosma</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.roxination.com" target="_blank">Roxie Vizcarra</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.hannahklee.com" target="_blank">Hannah K. Lee</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.chrisvisions.com" target="_blank">Chris Visions</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.churchofcordite.org" target="_blank">Daniel “Locus” Allen</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.ciesemier.com" target="_blank">Kali Ciesemier</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.cargocollective.com/abbyboeh" target="_blank">Abby Boeh</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.nicksumida.com" target="_blank">Nick Sumida</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.richiepope.com" target="_blank">Richie Pope</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://colemanengle.tumblr.com" target="_blank">Coleman Engle</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.babsbabsbabs.com" target="_blank">Babs Tarr</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.katieturner.net" target="_blank">Katie Turner</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.krismukai.com" target="_blank">Kris Mukai</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://mikebear.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Mike Bear</a></strong></p> </div> <p><em>WOW THAT’S A LOT OF AWESOME PEOPLE.</em></p> <p>Also, <strong>the first 50 people who pre-order</strong> the zine will get a little surprise gift for freeeee!</p> <p><strong>NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON STORENVY:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://womenwarriors.storenvy.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://roxination.com/files/gimgs/36_store.jpg"/></a></p> <p><a href="http://womenwarriors.storenvy.com/" target="_blank">WOMENWARRIORS.STORENVY.COM</a></p> </blockquote>http://richiepope.com/post/48459308641http://richiepope.com/post/48459308641Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:18:56 -0400artists on tumblrillustration<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c34933badabcd3ca87556ff96b2fa92f/tumblr_mkmnpnrIkE1r4v7u9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This one, titled<em> Over Nine Thousand</em>, is for Light Grey Art Lab’s <em>Macro and Micro</em> show, April 19th. My category for the show was “mineral,” so I used it as an excuse to draw rocks being lifted by a kid with psycho-kinetic powers. <em><br/></em>Prints are available for a limited time.<em> <br/></em></p> <p><em>Over Nine Thousand </em></p> <p>$40.00</p> <p>10” x 8.5” archival giclee print</p> <p>Each print is shipped flat in a poly bag and rigid mailer.</p> <p><strike><a href="http://lightgreyartlabshop.bigcartel.com/product/over-nine-thousand-by-richie-pope" target="_blank">B U Y    A    P R I N T</a></strike><a href="http://lightgreyartlabshop.bigcartel.com/product/over-nine-thousand-by-richie-pope" target="_blank"> </a>If you missed getting a print from the show, email at <a href="mailto:richie@richiepope.com" target="_blank">richie@richiepope.com </a></p> <p><a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/2013/03/macro-micro-opening-reception.html" target="_blank">S H O W    I N F O</a></p> <p></p>http://richiepope.com/post/47995453522http://richiepope.com/post/47995453522Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:16:00 -0400IllustrationArtartists on tumblr